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Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Minister urges quality improvement in education
Minister urges quality improvement in education JAKARTA (JP): Minister of National Education Yahya Muhaimin opened the fourth National Education Convention on Tuesday calling for improvements in quality and less stress on subjects such as ideology and civic affairs.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Sept. 19, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,070.00 9,070.00 8,527.00 8,613.81Australian dollar 1 4,381.20 4,928.64 4,629.31 4,680.30Austrian schilling 1 500.85 563.24 529.21 534.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
A corner for good java at Dome
A corner for good java at Dome JAKARTA (JP): It's the oft-heard complaint of longtime residents of the capital -- where to find a good place for a cup of coffee and conversation without having to fight for mirror space with the posers.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Lack of warnings on smoking danger
Lack of warnings on smoking danger I refer to the letter from Mr. Graeme T. Steel published in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 14, 2000, titled A different view of smoking.Regarding your letter about smoking, I echo your disappointment with The Jakarta Post for displaying a tobacco advertisement.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Breast-feeding, the best source of food for babies
Breast-feeding, the best source of food for babiesBy Donya Betancourt SANUR, Bali (JP): As we know , breast-feeding is the perfect source of food for babies, it is full of nutrition and immunities and it is the cheapest milk in the world.But a few mothers have problems when breast-feeding.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
IM Texmaco ends Aspac's winning streak
IM Texmaco ends Aspac's winning streak JAKARTA (JP): Aspac finally tasted the agony of defeat at the 2000 Nuvo Kobatama basketball league in a see-saw match against IM Texmaco on Tuesday.The spirited IM pushed Aspac to its limits during the match, which it won 73-70.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Bomb threats hit Jakarta again
Bomb threats hit Jakarta again JAKARTA (JP): Acts of terror returned to the capital on Tuesday as four bomb threats, which later turned out to be hoaxes, were telephoned to two separate offices in South Jakarta.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Rusdihardjo's dismissal
Rusdihardjo's dismissal Rusdihardjo's dismissal as chief of the National Police must not be seen as the removal of an individual officer. It could well be that Gus Dur (President Abdurrahman Wahid) is disappointed with Rusdihardjo's performance.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
RI shows gas potential at world energy expo
RI shows gas potential at world energy expo JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian International Oil, Gas and Energy Conference and Exhibition (IIOGE) opened here on Tuesday with Indonesia endeavoring to find export markets for the country's gas resources.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Jl. Braga prepares to get a shock
Jl. Braga prepares to get a shock BANDUNG: As part of commemorations marking the 190th anniversary of Bandung, the city tourist office is holding a one- day art and street performance spectacular along the famous Jl. Braga main drag on Sept. 24.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in SurabayaMusic and Entertainment * The Westin Surabaya, Jl. Embong Malang 85-89 (Phone: 031 5458888): - Java Jimmy's Irish Pub: Live music, Sunday to Thursday, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., Friday to Saturday, 6 p.m. to 3 a.m.* Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Sutiyoso and Edi to hold talks with city police chief
Sutiyoso and Edi to hold talks with city police chief JAKARTA (JP): Due to the worsening security condition in the capital, Governor Sutiyoso and City Council speaker Edi Waluyo have agreed to soon hold a meeting with the Jakarta Police to further discuss ways to improve overall security.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Toyota sales may double in four Asian markets
Toyota sales may double in four Asian markets SINGAPORE (Bloomberg): Toyota Motor Corp. expects vehicle sales in four of the largest markets in Southeast Asia to almost double by 2005, aided by fast economic growth, lower tariffs and increased competition among automakers.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Indonesia's business prospects in 2001
Indonesia's business prospects in 2001 The following is based on a presentation by businessman Sofyan Wanandi at the recent World Economic Forum in Melbourne. MELBOURNE: Three years have gone by since Indonesia and the region were hit by the financial crisis.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Woman killed with son on lap
Woman killed with son on lap JAKARTA (JP): A three-year-old boy was found crying on the bloody lap of his murdered mother on Tuesday in Bekasi, east of Jakarta, police said.Suprihayati, 26, had been stabbed by an identified person in her home in Duren Jaya subdistrict, East BekasiThe boy, Yogi, was...
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Former bank owners must fulfill debt obligations
Former bank owners must fulfill debt obligations JAKARTA (JP): The country's powerful former bank owners must surrender additional assets if the amount pledged earlier was insufficient to cover the indebtedness of their banks to the government, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Rizal Ramli...
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
PCCW to invest US$100m in KL
PCCW to invest US$100m in KL HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Pacific Century Cyberworks Ltd. or PCCW, said Tuesday it will spend US$100 million in Malaysia over the next five years to provide an array of Internet access services and a full-service data center.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
OPEC expects oil prices to fall soon
OPEC expects oil prices to fall soon JAKARTA (Reuters): OPEC Secretary-General Rilwanu Lukman said on Tuesday he expected surging oil prices to fall very soon, reiterating that the cartel would pump more crude if necessary.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Floods affect four million in SE Asia
Floods affect four million in SE Asia PHNOM PENH (AFP): More than four million people are now affected by the worst floods in a generation sweeping down the Mekong River basin, the heart of mainland Southeast Asia's rice bowl, officials and international aid workers said on Tuesday.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Governor gives aid for new dorm
Governor gives aid for new dorm JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso on Tuesday handed over Rp 500 million (US$58,140) in aid to help finance the construction of a new students' dormitory at the Syarief Hidayattulah State Academy of Islamic Studies (IAIN) in Ciputat, South Jakarta.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Baaqil clarifies arrest order with Gus Dur
Baaqil clarifies arrest order with Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): Islamic leader Habib A. Baaqil, whose arrest was ordered by President Abdurrahman Wahid for his alleged involvement in the fatal Jakarta Stock Exchange bombing last week, withdrew his threat to 'retaliate' against the president, saying that...
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Taiwan told to recognize 'One China' for talks
Taiwan told to recognize 'One China' for talks BEIJING (AFP): China rebuffed Taiwanese President Chen Shui- bian's call for talks and direct transport links by the end of the year, insisting he must first recognize the "One China" principle.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Olympics Program 12:00 p.m. Interval 2:00 News 2:30 Olympics Program 6:30 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Olympics Program 9:00 News 9:35 Economic News 10:00 Comedy 10:30 NewsProgram 2 5:30 p.m.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
AWAIR to serve new routes with new planes
AWAIR to serve new routes with new planes JAKARTA (JP): Private air carrier Air Wagon International (AWAIR) is set to expand its services with two new aircraft and four more domestic and two new international routes next month, company managing director Rachmat Soebakir said on Tuesday.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Capital's population drops by 1.1 million, governor reveals
Capital's population drops by 1.1 million, governor reveals JAKARTA (JP): The capital, renown as one of the most densely populated cities in the world, wrote a new page in its history book by losing a whopping 1.1 million of its population within a year.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
UN envoy expected to visit Myanmar
UN envoy expected to visit Myanmar YANGON (AFP): United Nations special envoy Razali Ismail is expected to visit Myanmar in early October, local press said on Tuesday.The envoy, who first came to Yangon in early July, is expected to visit again in October, The Myanmar Times said.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Banser ready to fight Soeharto followers
Banser ready to fight Soeharto followers SURABAYA (JP): Leading figures of Banser civilian security guards said on Tuesday they were ready to fight followers of former president Soeharto.Banser is under Nahdlatul Ulama's Muslim youth organization (Ansor).
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Nervous Navarro wakes up in time to win
Nervous Navarro wakes up in time to win SYDNEY (AFP): Jose Navarro got a wake-up call halfway through his first Olympic fight and rallied in time here Tuesday to maintain the United States' unbeaten run and pursue a family goal for a gold medal.The U.S.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Siemens plans KL investment
Siemens plans KL investment KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): German technology giant Siemens plans to invest a total of 3.4 billion ringgit (US$89 million) in two of its electronics plants in Malaysia next year, a report said Tuesday.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Udin's trial adjourned
Udin's trial adjourned YOGYAKARTA: The first trial of a police sergeant charged with plotting the murder of a journalist in 1996 began at a Yogyakarta military tribunal on Tuesday without the presence of the defendant.Prosecutor Lt. Col. Roesdi H.R. told the court presided over by Col.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Estrada rebuffs Chirac 'interference'
Estrada rebuffs Chirac 'interference' MANILA (Agencies): Philippine President Joseph Estrada, buoyed by soaring domestic support for his risky hostage rescue mission, on Tuesday brusquely rejected French criticism of the military assault.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Akbar has different stance on police chief's dismissal
Akbar has different stance on police chief's dismissal JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives Speaker (DPR) Akbar Tandjung has taken a different stance from most House members over President Abdurrahman Wahid's decision to dismiss National Police chief Gen. Rusdihardjo.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Australia lied about E. Timor deaths: Files
Australia lied about E. Timor deaths: Files CANBERRA (Reuters): Secret files released on Tuesday show the Australian government lied about its knowledge of the murder of five journalists in East Timor weeks before Indonesia invaded in late 1975, political analyst Des Ball said.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 19, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 750 55 371,500 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 205 10 550,000 Alakasa Industrindo 500 -195 21,500...
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Law needed to probe Presidential 'affairs'
Law needed to probe Presidential 'affairs' JAKARTA (JP): The bill on the presidency now being drafted by the House of Representatives should include a provision that allows for investigations into allegations of extramarital affairs involving the head of state, a legal expert said.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
RSCM doctors
RSCM doctors Most people are disappointed with the "verdict" of the medical team from a reputable public hospital (RSCM), who did not allow Soeharto to be brought to the court room.Actually the doctors were only asked to evaluate Soeharto's health condition and whether he could withstand the...
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Cleaning service man 'commits suicide'
Cleaning service man 'commits suicide' JAKARTA (JP): A cleaner at the Danamon building on the main thoroughfare of Jl. Sudirman in Central Jakarta was found dead on Tuesday afternoon on the roof of the seventh floor annex of the 33-story building.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Dana, Kasiyadi share lead in golf tourney
Dana, Kasiyadi share lead in golf tourney TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Dana Mahmud and Kasiyadi each scored three-under par 69 for the joint lead after the first day of the Rp 100 million (US$11,700) Andersen Consulting Challenge golf championship at the Bumi Serpong Damai Golf Course, Tangerang, on...
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Govt to auction short-term bonds in December
Govt to auction short-term bonds in December JAKARTA (JP): The government will issue short-term bonds in December in a bid to further support the bank recapitalization program, according to director general of financial institutions at the Ministry of Finance Darmin Nasution.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
IBRA banks to extend Rp 300 billion to SMEs
IBRA banks to extend Rp 300 billion to SMEs JAKARTA (JP): Ten commercial banks controlled by the Indonesian Banking Restructuring Agency (IBRA) agreed on Tuesday to extend Rp 300 billion (US$35.3 million) worth of credit to small and medium enterprises.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Provinces urged to think of forest conservation
Provinces urged to think of forest conservation JAKARTA (JP): Provincial administrations, which will be given greater authority to manage their forest resources beginning next year, should not use their power to boost regional revenue at the expense of forest conservation.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Govt to provide tax incentives for debt restructuring
Govt to provide tax incentives for debt restructuring JAKARTA (JP): The government will provide approximately Rp 600 billion (US$70.59 million) in tax incentives to companies who go to the Jakarta Initiative Task Force (JITF) for help in restructuring their debts, according to a senior government...
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Boy wonder Taufic struck by self doubt
Boy wonder Taufic struck by self doubt SYDNEY (Reuters): Indonesian boy wonder Taufik Hidayat overcame an attack of self doubt on Tuesday to hold off unseeded Malaysian Ong Ewe Hock and move into the quarterfinals of the men's badminton singles at the Olympics.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Wanting to gain weight is a common desire
Wanting to gain weight is a common desireQuestion: Hello Clare,I enjoy your column in The Jakarta Post -- informative and very readable. If possible, may I have a few tips regarding a diet and exercise regime for a male, 33 years, wishing to increase his body weight.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
On doubtful citizenship
On doubtful citizenshipFrom Surabaya PostA report in Surabaya Post of Sept. 6, under the title of "Doubtful citizenship of 20,000 Indonesian citizens of Chinese descent." has left me wondering: What is Wachid Hariyanto, a member of Commission A of the Provincial Legislative Council, really...
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Kostrad cleared of graft charges
Kostrad cleared of graft charges JAKARTA (JP): The Army's Strategic Reserve Command (Kostrad) has been cleared of corruption charges over the use of massive financial resources managed by its foundation.But Army Inspector General Maj. Gen.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
6,472 bottles of alcohol confiscated
6,472 bottles of alcohol confiscated CILACAP, Central Java: Cilacap Police confiscated 6,472 bottles of alcohol in raids on various stalls and shops in the area on Monday evening."In our observation, alcohol is consumed daily by local residents.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
The JSX plunges
The JSX plunges The 7 percent fall of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) Composite Index on Monday to a 17-month low, though widely predicted after the bomb blast at the JSX building on Wednesday afternoon, will have a far-reaching impact on the pace of the nascent economic recovery.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
Thailand, Vietnam join hands on rice
Thailand, Vietnam join hands on rice BANGKOK (DPA): Thailand and Vietnam, which together supply more than half of the world's rice exports, on Tuesday for the first time joined hands in setting prices on the important food grain.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000
President requested funds: Official
President requested funds: Official JAKARTA (JP): A senior official of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) testified in court on Tuesday that he had disbursed Rp 35 billion of funds from an employee foundation in January.He believed the money was requested by President Abdurrahman Wahid.